德国财长找补：给稀土设置价格下限，不是对抗中国

Group 1 - G7 countries are intensifying discussions on establishing a price floor for rare earth elements to reduce dependence on China, especially after recent retaliatory measures from China against the US and Japan [1][2] - The G7 finance ministers, led by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, discussed mechanisms for minimum pricing of critical raw materials and the formation of trade alliances during a high-level meeting [1][5] - The meeting highlighted the urgency for G7 nations to collaborate on securing strategic rare earth supplies, with a focus on reducing reliance on China [1][5] Group 2 - Germany's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized that the proposed price floor mechanism would provide clear market price expectations and weaken the influence of countries attempting to manipulate market prices [1][2] - The discussions are still in early stages, with many unresolved issues, and future negotiations will involve foreign and energy ministers [2] - The US is pushing for accelerated solutions to rare earth supply issues, but other G7 countries have shown less urgency, leading to frustration from US officials [5][7] Group 3 - The US has signed a key minerals cooperation agreement with Australia, valued at $8.5 billion, aimed at breaking China's dominance in the sector [6] - Recent Chinese export restrictions on rare earths to Japan could significantly impact Japanese manufacturers, who are heavily reliant on Chinese supplies for electronics and semiconductors [7] - China's stance on maintaining stability and security in the global supply chain for critical minerals remains unchanged, asserting that all parties have a responsibility to contribute constructively [7]